Friday, 24 January 2020

Winter Maintenance in London Year2 #2

Hi everyone,
Picking up the pace on posting now.  We have a lot to do before departing St Katharine's Dock in the spring.  Two related topics today...

Cushion Covers and Seatback Bags


A year ago we had Shipshape Bedding make new cushions for the forepeak and saloon as described here.  We decided not to replace the saloon seatback cushions at the time.  The cushions are fantastic.  It was great to have a proper berth in the forepeak after several years without.

Last summer we had Shipshape make a waterproof cover for the forepeak cushions.  They used cockpit cushion cover material.  This also worked out very well and was described here.  We liked them so much we dreamt up other uses for this type of material.  Shipshape was very helpful and prepared drawings based on our ideas.

Last week the order arrived.  This included a set of seatback bags for the saloon seats.  By filling them with clothes they're comfortable seat backs.  And we've freed-up half a dozen large, A4-size plastic stowage boxes.  And the saloon is looking great!

Cabin View with Cushion Covers and Seatback Bags
Port Side (bags empty)
Starboard Side (bags full)
The six bags are attached by 2" velcro strips.  Two of them on each side can be lifted to access the outboard lockers.  All the bags are closed with velcro.

Washboard Bag


We have two pairs of washboards - one wood and one perspex.  Shipshape also made a bag in which we can stow the lazy washboards.  The bag is mounted beside the quarter berth.

Washboard Bag Closed
Washboard Bag Open
Our next project will be software to display WiFi NMEA2000 data, including the data output by our Airmar 220WX weather station.

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